元宵节
Lantern Festival
(清)周广业,《过夏杂録》《The Miscellany of Summering》 by Zhou Guangye(Qing Dynasty)

元宵节也叫灯节,这一天,无论达官贵人还是平民百姓,男女老少都喜欢上街观灯。北京城内以东四牌楼、地安门为最盛。东安门、新街口、西四牌楼、正阳门外大街也是热闹非凡。


Yuanxiao Festival was also known as the Lantern Festival. On this day, both celebrities and ordinary people preferred to watch lanterns. There were really bustling in Dongsi Archway and Di'an Gate of Beijing, Dong'an Gate, Xinjiekou, Xisi Archway and Zhengyangmen Street.

卖元宵 Selling Sweet Dumplings
元宵是元宵节的应节食品。商家用大笸箩当众边摇边卖,习惯一直保持至今。
花灯 Festival Lanterns
看花灯 Watching Lanterns